Historical Dictionary of Women in the Middle East and North Africa
- ISBN-10
- 081087086X
- ISBN-13
- 9780810870864
- Category
- Social Science
- Pages
- 440
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2012-12-19
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press
- Author
- Ghada Talhami
Description
The Historical Dictionary of Women in the Middle East and North Africa includes a chronology, an introductory essay, an extensive bibliography, and a dictionary section that has over 400 cross-referenced entries on various aspects of Middle Eastern feminism and culture, touching upon religious themes such as Sharia laws, Islamic marriage, divorce, and inheritance practices. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the culture and history of women in the Middle East and North Africa.
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Other editions
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- 2013
- 441 pages
- Paperback
- Rowman & Littlefield
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